The monthly Tong Shu calendar gives you a look at the cycle of days.
Each day has an attribute that can be good or bad for some activities.
- Success
- Open
- Stable
- Establish
- Full
- Receive
These are generally used for:
- marriage
- business openings
- moving house
- important life decisions
- launching projects
During those days the Chi is high.
Success days are when the Chi is most vibrant.
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Success | Achievement, fulfillment, victory |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Open | Opportunity, expansion, favorable movement |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Stable | Long-term security, permanence |
| ⭐⭐ | Establish | New beginnings, foundations |
| ⭐⭐ | Full | Abundance, growth, celebration |
| ⭐⭐ | Receive | Harvesting gains, collecting rewards |
- Balance
- Initiate
- Remove
- Close
These are neither strongly auspicious nor inauspicious.
They work well when matched correctly to the activity.
Close days are when the Chi is at its lowest point. Some consider it negative, other neutral. It is good for meditation and spiritual retreats but not good to start something major, hence the name…
| Officer | Main Energy | Good For |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Harmony, equilibrium | Negotiations, mediation, maintaining stability |
| Initiate | Taking action, execution | Beginning tasks, assuming responsibility |
| Remove | Clearing away | Detox, endings, cleansing, removing obstacles |
| Close | Sealing, resting | Finishing cycles, retreat, introspection |
- Danger
- Destruction
These are usually avoided for important positive events like weddings, launches, investments, or moving house. Be also careful with medical procedures. Useful for:
- endings
- demolition
- cleansing
- retreat
- reflection.
| Officer | Main Energy | Traditionally Avoided For |
|---|---|---|
| ⚠️ Danger | Risk, instability | Major decisions, risky ventures |
| ⚠️ Destruction | Breaking apart | Marriage, launches, long-term commitments |
It’s also important to avoid important tasks on year breaker and day breaker days, if possible.
The Year breaker days/Sui Po (歲破) are days for which the Branch (animal) is the opposite of the current year. They are most unstable and should be avoided for major tasks (including medical)
The month breaker days/Yue Po (月破) conflicts with the Branch (animal) of the current month and are also best avoided.
| Officer | Chinese | Main Energy | Best For | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establish | 建 (Jiàn) | Beginning, foundation | Starting projects, planning, launching, opening business | Destruction, endings |
| Remove | 除 (Chú) | Clearing, cleansing | Decluttering, detox, ending bad habits, removing obstacles | Weddings, long-term commitments |
| Full | 滿 / 满 (Mǎn) | Abundance, expansion | Celebrations, wealth, promotions, gatherings, business growth | Lawsuits, conflict |
| Balance | 平 (Píng) | Harmony, neutrality | Negotiations, mediation, maintaining stability | Aggressive actions, risky decisions |
| Stable | 定 (Dìng) | Permanence, long-term stability | Marriage, contracts, investments, moving in, commitments | Sudden change, impulsive action |
| Initiate | 執 / 执 (Zhí) | Execution, action | Starting tasks, signing agreements, taking responsibility | Travel, unstable ventures |
| Destruction | 破 (Pò) | Breaking down | Demolition, endings, cutting ties, surgery, renovations | Marriage, launching projects |
| Danger | 危 (Wēi) | Risk, caution | Spiritual work, careful planning, reflection | High-risk activities, major decisions |
| Success | 成 (Chéng) | Achievement, completion | Weddings, business openings, celebrations, major events | Destructive activities |
| Receive | 收 (Shōu) | Harvest, collecting | Receiving money, rewards, promotions, closing deals | Giving away assets, lending |
| Open | 開 / 开 (Kāi) | Opportunity, openness | Launches, networking, travel, ceremonies, openings | Legal disputes |
| Close | 閉 / 闭 (Bì) | Rest, sealing, withdrawal | Finishing things, repairs, introspection, closing cycles | Starting important projects |
| Activity | Recommended Officers |
|---|---|
| Marriage | Stable, Success, Open |
| Start Business | Establish, Open, Success |
| Move House | Stable, Full, Open |
| Signing Contracts | Stable, Initiate, Receive |
| Cleaning / Detox | Remove |
| Demolition / Breakups | Destruction |
| Meditation / Retreat | Danger, Close |
| Celebrations | Full, Success |
| Collecting Money | Receive |
While I recommend following the natural cycles of those days in the Tong Shu calendar, proper date selection is done on your Chi to see what enhance your chart and support your life. Then other filters such as Xuan Gong Da Gua helps refine the selection. Contact me for to select the best dates for your life.
Each month has two moon phases.
The waxing phase goes from the new moon to the full moon. it is an outward energy. Best to initiate projects, develop and be full of energy.
The waning phase goes from the full moon to the next new moon. The energy is then declining and it is best use inward and for activities requiring less expansion.
The full moon is a peak of lunar energy. Avoid opening up on that day/night by partying or having casual fun.
The new moon is good to plan intentions and do rituals of manifestation.
